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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Federal Parliament To be Moved Too Quickly Senator Needham's Views Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 7

"While it's right that the Nation's Parliament should be housed in its own Territory, I think it would have been better to postpone the transfer…

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“Early” Elections

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 6

Only a few weeks ago, too. [?] was shaken to its founda[?] by a split in the party, and d[?] stared it in the face. The Pre…

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Shire Council Special Meeting. Election of President

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 21

A special meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held on Tuesday last at the Shire Hall for the purpose of electing a…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Opening a Short Sitting SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly, which met at 10.30 o'clock this morning only lasted until noon when members were content to call it a day…

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The Small Arms Candidate

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

Mr. Dan informs us that Miss Dentil has been officially selected as the candidate of the Small Arms Factory. This will, of course, greatly enhance…

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Coming Events of Miss Lithgow Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

On Friday afternoon Mrs. Nicholas will have a mixed stall at Eden's corner. On Friday evening Miss Madge Death…

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In Parliament Relief For Bush Fire Victims The Price of Bread Damaging the State's Credit. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

The usual rush of questions opened proceedings in the Legislative Assembly to-day. Replying to a question from Mr…

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Ironworkers' Meeting. Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

Mr. P. C[?]in (president) occupied the chair at a largely-attended meeting of the Lithgow Ironworkers' Association, held in the Oddfellows' Hall…

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State Parliament. The Pan Question. SYDNEY, Thursday

Leader · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier, In reply to a question. [?] that how long the House would he asked to [?] on live days each week…

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In Parliament Land Bill in Committee A Quiet Day SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

Owing to the sultriness of the weather the usual dally outburst of questions in the Legislative Assembly was more subdued…

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In Parliament Family Endowment Introduced Into Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

A definite answer was given in the Legislative Assembly to-day to the question often asked recently as to whether Government intended to…

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Coming Engagements. Of "Miss Lithgow" Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 2

A social will be held at Bodimeade's on Tuesday in aid of Miss Purdie's candidature. To-night a challenge 500 match will…

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State Parliament Transport Bill Introduced Heavier Penalties for Motor Breaches Child Endowment and Mr. Bruce. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day during question time Mr. Raid suggested that before the Family Endowment Bill was introduced, the Premier…

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In Parliament Those Railway Dismissals Dried Fruits' Bill SYDNEY,Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Doe asked the Minister for Labor and Industry if he had seen the statement that 3000 workers engaged…

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State Parliament. Long[?] Pain with McKell. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

The members of the State Opposition expressed surprise to-day .when they leaned that [?]. McKell and Loughills bad paired In order to…

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In Parliament a Busy Day Hospital Bill to be Introduced Child Endowment and Dr. Arthur Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly today, Sir Thomas Henley asked the Chief Secretary whether he would have a new electoral roll made…

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Coming Engagements. Of "Miss Lithgow" Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

On Tuesday a dance will be held at Portland, in aid of Miss Purdie's nomination. Mrs. Nicholas. -- A ball will be held…

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Dalley By-election Polling Day, February Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

The writ for the election of a member for the Dalley Federal seat will be issued on February 1. The polling date will be February 26…

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In Parliament Mr. Bavin and Electoral Bill Bribery Commissioner's Report Opposition Again Fail Transport Bill Recast Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Bavin, the Loader of the Opposition, asked the Premier when he intended to introduce the new…

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No Action in China Decision of Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 2

When the Federal Cabinet adjourned for luncheon today, Dr. Earle Page, Acting Prime Minister, said that the Federal Cabinet had…

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